Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Mechanical, Electrical & Energy Engineering Services
Falcon Engineering has been a leader in green, energy-efficient building systems since the 1970s, rooted in the Okanagan Valley and British Columbia. Our team of registered engineers, technologists, and specialists delivers tailored mechanical, electrical, and energy engineering solutions, prioritizing cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and lifecycle efficiency. With decades of experience across institutional, commercial, industrial, and residential sectors, we emphasize integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Our interdisciplinary approach ensures practical, constructible designs that balance initial costs with long-term operational benefits. Recognized for pioneering geoexchange systems and deep energy retrofits, we combine technical expertise with a commitment to reducing carbon footprints.Our staff of 40+ includes former contractors and industry leaders, ensuring hands-on expertise in design, construction, and post-project support. We serve public and private clients, offering Prime Consultant services and proprietary costing databases for precise capital planning. Our work spans healthcare, education, clean manufacturing, and renewable energy, reflecting a dedication to solving complex challenges with simplicity and reliability. As active members of professional associations, we uphold rigorous standards while advancing low-carbon technologies through research and industry leadership.
Services
HVAC System Design
Renewable Energy Systems
Fire Sprinkler Engineering
Deep Energy Retrofits
Industrial Process Optimization
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined engineering experience in sustainable building systems.
- Our staff includes registered engineers and certified energy managers across Canada.
- We provide lifecycle-centered designs that reduce long-term operational costs.
- Our interdisciplinary teams ensure seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and energy systems.
- We pioneered large-scale geoexchange systems in British Columbia's public schools.
Services
HVAC System Design
Falcon Engineering designs energy-efficient HVAC systems tailored to building-specific needs, including heat pumps, hydronic systems, and precision environmental controls. Our solutions prioritize lifecycle cost efficiency, Step Code compliance, and net-zero infrastructure. We specialize in retrofitting aging systems to improve reliability while reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs.
Renewable Energy Systems
Our team implements solar photovoltaic systems and geoexchange (geothermal) heating/cooling solutions, integrating them with building infrastructure. Weve designed over 30 low-carbon geoexchange systems for BC schools, leveraging detailed energy modeling to optimize performance. Services include feasibility studies, system design, and construction management for residential and commercial projects.
Fire Sprinkler Engineering
Falcon provides full-spectrum fire sprinkler design, including wet/dry systems, pre-action systems, and specialty gaseous suppression. We offer performance specifications or complete layout services, ensuring coordination with other building systems. Our approach balances code compliance with cost control, particularly for mission-critical infrastructure requiring advanced fire protection.
Deep Energy Retrofits
We specialize in large-scale mechanical retrofits replacing aging systems with energy-efficient alternatives. Projects often involve phasing strategies for multi-million-dollar budgets, focusing on electrification, heat recovery, and lifecycle cost optimization. Our proprietary costing database ensures accurate budgeting, while our Prime Consultant services manage design through construction administration.
Industrial Process Optimization
Falcon designs precision environmental controls, clean-room systems, and specialty exhaust for industrial facilities. Our expertise includes pharmaceutical-grade water systems, compressed air networks, and contaminant control. We address regulatory compliance and operational efficiency for sectors like agri-food processing, clean manufacturing, and laboratory ventilation.
People
Bruce Candline
Principal, Electrical
Bruce Candline, P.Eng., specializes in institutional electrical projects with 30+ years of experience. He develops environmentally safe solutions and contributes to prime consulting projects, holding registrations in four Canadian provinces.
Mariah Holmes
Principal, Mechanical
Mariah Holmes, P.Eng., leads mechanical design for educational and commercial projects. Her collaborative approach integrates client needs into tailored solutions, emphasizing system reliability and energy efficiency across diverse building types.
Jeff Quibell
Principal, Energy
Jeff Quibell, P.Eng., has 30 years of geoexchange expertise, designing large-scale systems in Canadas varied climates. He chairs GeoExchange BC and specializes in site-specific low-carbon heating/cooling solutions for institutional and industrial clients.
Hayley Shearer
Principal, Energy
Hayley Shearer, MEng, PGeo, CEM, manages energy analysis and geological assessments. With 20+ years of experience, she provides whole-building energy models and mechanical system evaluations for projects ranging from residences to $100M+ industrial facilities.
Andrew Stringer
Principal, Mechanical
Andrew Stringer, P.Eng., focuses on mechanical system simplicity for reliability and cost efficiency. He tailors designs to client budgets and operational needs, serving on the Southern Interior Construction Association board.
Questions
What engineering services does Falcon Engineering offer?
We provide mechanical, electrical, and energy engineering services, including HVAC design, renewable energy systems, fire sprinkler engineering, industrial process optimization, and deep energy retrofits.
Do you specialize in sustainable building systems?
Yes, we specialize in green, energy-efficient systems with expertise in geoexchange technology, solar PV integration, and net-zero infrastructure for institutional and commercial clients.
What industries do you serve?
We work with educational institutions, healthcare facilities, wineries, light commercial buildings, multi-family housing, and industrial sectors including pharmaceuticals and agri-food processing.
Can you handle large-scale retrofit projects?
Yes, we manage multi-million-dollar mechanical retrofits with phased implementation, focusing on electrification, heat recovery, and lifecycle cost optimization using our proprietary costing database.
Are your engineers registered across Canada?
Our engineering staff hold registrations in multiple provinces, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, ensuring compliance with regional standards.
How do you ensure system reliability in designs?
We eliminate unnecessary complexity in mechanical and electrical systems to reduce maintenance costs and failures, prioritizing simplicity while meeting performance requirements.
